Posted: Apr 16, 2013
Category: Renman Music & Business
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Imagine Dragons blew up to become a huge band last year and that took plenty of time and seasoning. Their manager, Mac Reynolds, knew from the get go that the bread and butter for many artists is touring both monetarily and in terms of exposure. Building those touring chops though is a tough cookie for plenty of bands. First, you got to hone your skills (+5 Rules of the Stage for Live Performance Musicians), then hone your hometown (+Don't Kill Your Hometown Crowd), and work around from there. Mac talks about what Imagine Dragons did to hone their live performances along with how this paved the way for how they played shows live when they were huge and had all the eyeballs on them. Mac is a firm believer that you don't have to be in either LA or New York to be successful, and he illustrates how a band can use their hometown (Vegas being very unique in this instance) to an advantage. If you are just starting out playing live, watch this video for great strategy on how to round out your own live set!
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+Building a Touring Strategy with Tom Windish
+How to Get on a Booking Agent's Radar with CAA Agent, Kyle Wilensky
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